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Part #:16-7104-1

Price: $21.80

Includes:

(1) Thermostat

Description:
A properly functioning and correct temperature thermostat is critical to ensure your engine not only runs properly, but also efficiently. Too high of a temperature rating (or sticking closed) can lead to performance loss and overheating. Too low (or sticking open) and your engine may struggle to reach operating temperature, resulting in poor fuel economy. Alternatively, higher temperature thermostats can help engines reach operating temperature faster (especially in cold areas) while lower temperature thermostats can help engines stay cooler for longer. While newer engine designs are typically a bit less sensitive to ambient temperature (to a degree), climate, engine conditions, and performance modifications can all change what thermostat temperature is ideal for your Z (high efficiency radiators often work best with higher temperature thermostats when used as a daily driver or in cooler ambient areas, as an example).

Installation Note:
300ZX-Z31 models produced until 1/87 originally had a cast aluminum water inlet and use a separate gasket to seal the water inlet to the thermostat housing. 2/87-89 300ZX-Z31 models changed the water inlet to zinc plated steel and replaced the gasket with sealant. The late model inlet is also suitable for use on earlier Z31 models, and should be installed with sealant (although we have seen cases where the gasket was used without issue). All 90-96 300ZX-Z32 models use the same sealant as late Z31 models; see Related Items depending on your specific ZX.

Temperature & Usage Note:
This replacement thermostat is designed to open at 76.5°C (~170°F). Unlike early model Z-Cars, Nissan specifies this temperature for all driving conditions regardless of climate. It is suitable for use in just about every application short of forced induction, heavily modified, or racing builds. In these uncommon cases, we recommend consulting your Race Engineer to determine whether a lower temperature thermostat is needed.

Model Guide:
Nissan 300ZX

Code Guide:
Nissan Z31, Z32

Year Guide:
1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992*, 1993*, 1994, 1995, 1996